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DUke Tech Week 2024
The Office of Information Technology will host this annual celebration to showcase the latest in technology at Duke, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, on the Bryan Center Plaza. Duke Tech Week will feature a variety of activities, events, and tabling sessions designed to raise awareness of IT products and services for new students.
Other highlights include:
- Microsoft Prompt-A-Thon - An interactive event to show students how to prompt with Copilot
- Instagram Challenge – Follow OIT on Instagram @DukeOIT for your chance to win a prize in our Instagram Giveaway
- Lock-Picking Station – Learn about the importance of staying secure by using small tools to open a locked padlock
- Laser Engraving – Personalize your own dog tag with cutting-edge technology from the Innovation Co-Lab
- Protect Your Tech - Duke Police will be on hand to engrave items with a unique identifier to deter theft
- DukeCard Voter ID Pickup - The Class of 2027 can pick up physical DukeCards to use as voter ID
- Adobe Student Ambassador program - Are you interested in creating content to share on social media with fellow students about their campus life?
- Student-Created Apps – Discover incredible resources created by Duke students
- Free Treats and Tunes – Enjoy popcorn, candy, and too many giveaways to list here...
Timeline
- Meet OIT on the plaza starting at 11 a.m.
- Enjoy music, popcorn, and free swag
- Look for the green screen on the plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Choose your own AI background (medieval castle, video game, field of flowers, etc.)
- Members of Duke’s Academic Media Production will take your photo
- Adobe Photoshop’s Firefly AI tool will create a unique background for you
- Receive a printout of your AI-created photo for dorm art or to share with friends
- Join us from 2-3 p.m., in Rubenstein 153 (Holsti-Anderson)
- A Microsoft expert will present tips and tricks to help students use Copilot effectively
- Bring your device, preferably a laptop
- Did you know? Copilot is available at no cost to all Duke students
- This session will repeat on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. in the same location
- Join us from 10-11 a.m., in Rubenstein 153 (Holsti-Anderson)
- A Microsoft expert will present tips and tricks to help students use Copilot effectively
- Bring your device, preferably a laptop
- Did you know? Copilot is available at no cost to all Duke students
- This session is a repeat of the Wednesday session
- Put your cell phone on 'Do Not Disturb' and disconnect for a while
- Interact with IT professionals in the Bryan Center Landing
- Learn about fields like Creative and User Experience, IT Security, Data Analytics, Video Production, and more
- Play games, solve puzzles, and color tech-themed coloring books
- Help celebrate OIT's 30th anniversary and grab a cupcake
Participate in games and challenges each day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to win prizes.
OIT Scavenger Hunt
- Solve riddles to find OIT locations across West Campus
- Scan the QR codes at each location and complete the assigned action
- Take a selfie of the action and return to BC Plaza to claim your prize
- The first 50 students to complete the hunt will receive a “Technology” t-shirt
Tech Prize Giveaway
- Visit the Bryan Center Plaza during Tech Week for a chance to win one of four tech prizes: Apple AirPods; Apple AirTags and holders; Wireless Charging Station; Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera and Film
- Scan the DukeCard reader at the Bryan Center Stage for one giveaway entry per day
- On Thursday, Oct. 3, double your chances by also visiting the Digital Detox Zone in the Bryan Center Landing
- Winners will be randomly selected and notified via email and the @dukeoit Instagram page
- Earn points for Duke Oct. 1-31, during the Cyber Bowl and help Duke beat UNC and NC State
- The Cyber Bowl is a month-long quiz competition that tests your cyber skills and knowledge
- Play the Cyber Bowl by logging into the website with your NetID and taking a short quiz on topics such as passwords, phishing, malware, and online privacy
- You’ll be entered to win individual prizes. Visit cyberbowl.oit.ncsu.edu to play!
Immerse yourself in AI: What World will you create?
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, Bryan Center Plaza
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- Have your photo taken in front of an AI-generated background you choose
- Members of Duke’s Academic Media Production are taking requests!
- Choose your own AI background – a medieval castle, a video game, a field of flowers or a field of golden retrievers – and let Adobe Photoshop’s Firefly AI tool do the rest. It will create an image based off your suggestion
- Position yourself “inside” your scene and have your picture taken
Learn more about Adobe Firefly.
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Scavenger Hunt
Sept. 30 - Oct. 3
Ready to put your deductive reasoning skills to the test? Join the Duke Tech Week Scavenger Hunt for OIT locations across West Campus to win a “Technology” t-shirt!
- Solve one of the three riddles that lead to OIT locations
- Visit one location and scan the QR code
- Complete the actions for that location and take a selfie of each action
- Head back to the BC Plaza, show the photos to the person distributing prizes, and receive a t-shirt
The first 50 students to complete the Scavenger Hunt will receive t-shirts. Good luck!
RANDOM Daily Giveaways
You have a chance to win one of four tech prizes just for stopping by the Bryan Center Stage during Duke Tech Week four big prizes. (Apple AirPods, Apple AirTags and holders, wireless charging station, Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera and film)
- Scan the DukeCard reader located by the Bryan Center Stage entrance for one giveaway entry per day.
- On Thursday, Oct. 3, double your chances to win by visiting the Digital Detox Zone in the Bryan Center Landing and scanning the reader. Earn an additional entry by scanning the reader at the Bryan Center Stage.
Winners will be randomly selected at the end of each day and notified via email and the @dukeoit Instagram page.
You can win one of the following four prizes:
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Do Not Disturb: Digital Detox Zone
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, Bryan Center Landing
Put your cell phone on Do Not Disturb. Leave your laptops/tablets in your bag. Disconnect and reflect with OIT.
- Interact with an IT professional in a casual environment
- Learn what it’s like to explore fields in Creative and User Experience, IT Security, Project Management, Data Analytics, Video Production, and more!
- Play board games, solve small puzzles, color tech coloring books
- See how creativity and innovation may get fostered when you briefly disconnect and reflect!
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According to data collected by RescueTime, an app that tracks screen time for iPhone and Android users, the average person uses their phone three hours and fifteen minutes every day. To put that number in starker terms: assuming we're not on our phones while we're asleep, we spend seventy-four full days a year, two and a half straight months- staring at our phone screens.
Jon Staff, author, Getting Away, 75 Everyday Practices for Finding Balance in Our Always-On World
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Become an Adobe Student Ambassador
Adobe Student Ambassadors are dedicated creative leaders. They are students who...
- Are in good academic standing at their university (minimum UG 2.0/GR 3.0 GPA).
- Are highly motivated, social, and influential and are interested in representing Adobe both on- and off- campus.
- Are interested in creating content to share on social media with fellow students about their campus life through Adobe Express.
- Inspire students around them by thinking outside the box and brainstorming new ways to leverage their connections via clubs, academics, and co-curricular activities.
- Demonstrate a passion for creative thinking and bringing innovative insight on-campus.
- Are interested in social media, marketing, and planning events with other ambassadors and clubs!
Celebrate cybersecurity awareness month - play the Cyber Bowl
- The Cyber Bowl is a month-long quiz competition that tests your cyber skills and knowledge.
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- Play the Cyber Bowl by logging into cyberbowl.oit.ncsu.edu with your Duke NetID and taking a short quiz on topics such as passwords, phishing, malware and online privacy.
- Earn points for your school and help Duke beat UNC and NC State.
- You’ll be entered to win individual prizes.
Why should you play the Cyber Bowl?
- The Cyber Bowl is a fun and educational way to celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and learn how to stay safe online.
- The Cyber Bowl is a chance to show your school spirit and your cyber savvy.
- The Cyber Bowl is an opportunity to win bragging rights, individual prizes and a digital trophy for your school.
How can you play the Cyber Bowl?
- Visit the Cyber Bowl website and log in with your Duke NetID.
- Take the quiz and earn points for your team.
- Share the Cyber Bowl with your friends and colleagues and encourage them to play.
- Check the leaderboard and see how your school stacks up.
- Play as many times as you want through Oct. 31.
Help OIT plan Duke Tech Week 2025. Join the OIT Student Marketing Committee!
See below for a student guide to the most essential tools and services OIT has to offer. Find more on the Students resource page.
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DukeCard
DukeCard is your Duke University ID. You must carry it at all times while on Duke property even if you use a wristband or mobile device for access. DukeCard can confirm your identity, allow access to facilities and services, facilitate dining and purchases. Mobile DukeCard is now available on Apple Devices and Android Phones.
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DukeMobile
DukeMobile is the app all Duke students should be using! It includes an interactive campus map, providing building details and navigation, and an easy access menu, housing all the important information at Duke: news, maps, dining, emergency notifications, transportation, athletics, DukeHub, and more!
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The Link
You can get in-person IT support, computer diagnostics, audio and video equipment loans, drop-off equipment, and receive additional services at the OIT help desk, located at the Link. You can also get virtual support by calling the service desk at (919) 684-2200 or chatting with a team member at OIT’s help page.
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Dukeblue
Dukeblue is Duke’s encrypted wireless network that uses authentication to protect your Duke NetID and password and to ensure your data and transactions are secure. It provides encrypted transmission of data, meaning information cannot be intercepted while it is in transit between laptops or phones, and Duke’s main network.
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Security
Your security is paramount. We offer students the resources and assistance required to keep their identity, personal information, and property safe and secure campus-wide. From secure wifi to protected networks, you can keep your work and data safe from criminals using Duke IT security tools.
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ePrint
The ePrint system enables students to print from computers and devices to hundreds of print stations throughout campus. Through the ePrint client software (computer) or the Pharos app (mobile device), you can print directly from your phone, find the printer nearest to you, and remotely access any printer on campus.
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Innovation Co-Lab
The Innovation Co-Lab empowers students to discover and experiment with foundational/emerging technology. We offer free in-person, online, and self-paced classes on a variety of subjects as a part of our Roots program. Students also have access to our MakerSpace to bring their ideas to life with our 3D printers, Water Jet, CNC machine, and more!
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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a free resource for all Duke students to learn new skills, support academic development, and refresh skills. Learn from industry professionals who are passionate about teaching at your own pace, on your own time, and to your own liking— all for free. Skills include web and software development, digital marketing, social networking, and much more!
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Software
OIT's software department works full-time to negotiate Duke-wide software licenses. Our software department offers more than 100 free and discounted software licenses available to staff, students, and faculty from the world's leading developers: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, STATA, EndNote Reference Management, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Matlab, and more!